Body RF — Radiofrequency for Firming

What the heat does in the tissue

Radiofrequency passes through the epidermis without injuring it and heats the deeper layers in a controlled way. From there two things begin.

• ✓Firming — the collagen fibres contract immediately with the heat, while at the same time the production of new collagen is activated over the following weeks.
• ✓Lipolysis — the heat raises the metabolism of the fat cells in the area and their contents are removed through the lymphatic route.

Both actions are local and gradual. RF does not replace surgery and does not work as a weight-loss method — it works on the quality and the contour of one specific area.

Where it is applied

• ✓Abdomen — for the laxity that remains after pregnancy or after weight loss.
• ✓Thighs and buttocks — for the "orange peel" look and for the contour of the area.
• ✓Upper arms — for the laxity on their inner side, where exercise is slow to show.
• ✓Knees — for localised fat and for the folds of skin around the joint.

What the session is like

1. Assessment

   We go through your medical history, define the area and agree on the plan before the machine is switched on.

2. Application

   Conductive gel is applied and the handpiece moves continuously over the area. The sensation is that of a warm massage.

3. Duration

   From 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the area.

4. After

   The area may be slightly pink for an hour or two. You go back to your activities straight away.

The plan and what "lasting" means

The usual plan is 8 to 12 sessions, once or twice a week. The first change in how the skin feels comes earlier; the firming from new collagen needs weeks to become visible.

Combining with BIOsphere

RF works with heat; BIOsphere with mechanical massage and a rotating head. Because they take hold of the tissue in different ways, combining them makes sense when laxity and a marked appearance of cellulite occur together. Both systems are here at our centre, so they go into a single plan.

You will see combining it with cavitation recommended elsewhere. We do not have such a system.

When we do not go ahead

The heat spreads through the tissue, so there are situations in which RF is postponed or requires approval from your doctor.

• ✓Pacemaker or implanted device — it is not applied.
• ✓Metal implants in the area — the area is excluded from the treatment.
• ✓Pregnancy and breastfeeding — it is postponed as a precaution.
• ✓Active inflammation or a skin lesion — we wait for the skin to recover.
• ✓Recent surgery in the area — approval from your surgeon is needed.

Tell us your full medical history, even if something seems irrelevant to you. If there is any doubt, we ask for an opinion before we start.

Questions & Answers

What most people ask, answered briefly and clearly.

Does it hurt?

No. You feel a warmth that rises gradually and is like a warm massage. The temperature is monitored continuously and is set at the level that is comfortable for you.

How many sessions do I need?

The usual plan is 8 to 12 sessions, once or twice a week. The exact number depends on the area and on your starting point and is set at the assessment.

Will I lose centimetres?

There is usually a reduction in the circumference of the area over the course, but we do not promise a number. RF is not a weight-loss method; it works locally and the result shows far more clearly when your weight is stable.

Does it last for ever?

No. The new collagen lasts, but maintaining the result depends on your weight and on your lifestyle. With weight gain the picture returns, which is why we suggest maintenance sessions.

Can I combine it with another treatment?

Yes, with BIOsphere or with pressotherapy, both of which we have at the centre. The combination is not a given for everyone — it is decided at the assessment, on the basis of what really concerns you.

Is anything needed before or after?

Come with clean skin, with no creams or oils on the area. Afterwards you drink plenty of water and move about normally.